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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chengdu from $641

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CTU
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Fri 13/311:40
AKL
-
CTU
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 15/314:35
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop22h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1$1,027
Mon 16/322:00
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop19h 35m
China Eastern
Mon 30/317:15
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop35h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,046
Fri 13/311:40
AKL
-
CTU
2 stops33h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 9/413:30
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop22h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/1$1,079
Wed 4/310:40
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop30h 55m
China Eastern
Wed 11/314:35
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1$1,080
Thu 7/509:00
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop32h 40m
China Southern
Fri 29/509:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 18/1$1,103
Fri 6/306:40
WLG
-
CTU
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/317:30
CTU
-
WLG
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,254
Mon 27/421:05
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/619:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,368
Tue 31/316:25
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/619:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,559
Tue 28/416:25
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/613:30
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,792
Fri 6/315:50
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops23h 05m
Air China
Fri 13/318:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops21h 25m
Air China
Deal found 19/1$1,835
Fri 6/307:20
CHC
-
CTU
3 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/317:30
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,934
Sun 5/406:10
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops33h 45m
Air China
Sun 12/422:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops42h 30m
Air China
Deal found 19/1$1,943

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,027

One-way from

$641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,405

Good round-trip deal

$1,256 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/3-15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Chengdu
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($576 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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Chengdu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

11:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 15/3

14:35-18:30

1 stop22h 55m

$1,027

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

22:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Mon 30/3

17:15-09:40

1 stop35h 25m

$1,046

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

19:30-11:25

1 stop19h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 29/5

18:00-16:30

1 stop18h 30m

$1,103

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

09:00-22:40

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

Fri 29/5

09:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

$1,125

WellingtonChengdu

WLG - CTU

WLGCTU

Wellington

Fri 6/3

06:40-10:35

3 stops32h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 13/3

17:30-22:10

2 stops23h 40m

$1,254

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

21:05-09:55

2 stops40h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 29/6

19:00-19:55

2 stops20h 55m

$1,368

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

17:20-10:45

2 stops21h 25m

Chengdu

Fri 29/5

09:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

$1,379

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

11:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 30/3

16:00-05:30

2 stops32h 30m

$1,518

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

16:25-10:45

2 stops23h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 9/6

19:00-20:50

2 stops21h 50m

$1,559

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

22:10-10:45

1 stop17h 35m

Chengdu

Sun 26/4

15:00-15:35

1 stop20h 35m

$1,597

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Chengdu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu (average of $542). Flying from New Zealand to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated 20 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Chengdu, such as Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from New Zealand?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from New Zealand. Chengdu is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Chengdu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    For as low as $1,103, China Eastern can have you in Chengdu from New Zealand in 19h 55m. The distance from New Zealand to Chengdu is about 10514 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Chengdu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $422 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $475 and China Eastern from $573 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Chengdu, Christchurch - Chengdu or Wellington - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu (average of $542). Flying from New Zealand to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$613Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$658Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$658Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapest$748Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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